22News is working to keep you safe by joining forces with the American Red Cross on their Home Fire Campaign. Working in conjunction with local fire departments, they are installing smoke and carbon monoxide alarms in area residences.

The goal of the campaign is to reduce deaths and injuries from home fires by as much as 25% over the next four years. Teams consisting of a Red Cross Volunteer and firefighter will visit pre-registered homes to do the installations, as well as educate the homeowners on fire safety and personal preparedness.

The Red Cross currently needs volunteers for this program. To learn more about the campaign and the volunteer pre-requisites, please click here: http://tinyurl.com/HFPC-MA

Part of the Hampden District Attorney’s Office’s “Stop the Swerve” effort, included a public service announcement contest open to high schools throughout Hampden County. All entries had to focus on the dangers of impaired driving.

The winning public service announcement, “The Mourning After,” (watch video above) was debuted at the “Stop the Swerve” event held on March 31, 2016 at the Basketball Hall of Fame. “The Mourning After” was produced by Matthew Belden, Dominic Coelho, Andrew Conchinha, Jordan Potter, Bill Reno, and Benjamin Taylor of Ludlow High School.

The winning PSA will also air on WWLP-22News and The CW Springfield through the end of the summer. “Stop the Swerve” was hosted by Hampden District Attorney Anthony D. Gulluni and supported by the Massachusetts Office for Victim Assistance through a Drunk Driving Trust Fund Prevention, Education and Training Grant.

More of the “Stop the Swerve” entries will be posted over the next few days.